Zero Waste Columbia at the Austerlitz Earth Day Festival - 4/18 from 11-3

ZWC has been invited to join the Austerlitz Earth Day Festival activities and will be tabling from 11 am-3 pm at the Saturday, April 18th event, sharing lots of tips and educational information about environmentally friendly ways to live our climate values in Columbia County. The information at our table provides up to date information about recycling, reusing, repairing, repurposing and disposing of waste responsibly such as:

• Tips to Slash Your Trash – Reduce Consumption and Waste

• Donation Resources- Places to Donate or Shop

• Local Tool Libraries/ Refillable locations

• Local Food and Performance Venues that encourage BYO (Bring Your Own) Refillable Containers

• A Guide to Stretch Your Food Budget (particularly timely in the current economic environment)

• Columbia County Waste Management Programs to dispose of Food Waste, Harmful Chemicals, Pollutants, Electronics, Textiles Batteries and Construction Debris to keep them out of the landfills.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Spend an hour or two at our table to share information with the public. Enjoy visiting other booths, enjoying the food and music. Email info@zerowastecolumbia.com to let us know when you can volunteer.

SPREAD THE WORD: Share the attached Event Flyer and Press Release among your own networks!

Austerlizt Earth Day Press Release